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2023 Best Value Communication Sciences Schools in Ohio

Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices

13 Colleges
$16,710 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$43,286 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Communication Sciences School for You

In 2020-2021, communication sciences students earned 924 degrees and certificates from an Ohio school, making the subject the 9th in the state.

Today's healthcare students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Healthcare Degree Search has created its Best Value Communication Sciences Schools in Ohio ranking. This report analyzed 13 schools in Ohio to see which ones offered the best value programs for communication sciences students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.

Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.

In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.

2023 Best Value Communication Sciences Schools in Ohio

The colleges and universities below are the best value schools for communication sciences majors pursuing a .

Top 10 Best Communication Sciences Schools

$6,387 Average Tuition & Fees

Our analysis found University of Cincinnati - Blue Ash College to be the best value school for communication sciences students who want to pursue a degree in Ohio. Located in the suburb of Blue Ash, UC Blue Ash College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UC Blue Ash College are $6,387 per year.

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$5,966 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Cincinnati - Clermont College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Communication Sciences Schools in Ohio list. Located in the large suburb of Batavia, UC Clermont College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at UC Clermont College are $5,966 a year.

UC Clermont College also claimed a spot on our Best Communication Sciences Schools in Ohio list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.

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$11,936 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent programs at Ohio State University - Main Campus helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best communication sciences schools in Ohio. Located in the city of Columbus, Ohio State is a public college with a fairly large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Ohio State are $11,936 a year. On average, communication sciences graduates from Ohio State take out $20,096 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $296.

On top of its placing in our value ranking, Ohio State also did well on our Best Communication Sciences Schools in Ohio list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.

Full Communication Sciences at Ohio State University - Main Campus Report

$35,366 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Baldwin Wallace University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value Communication Sciences Schools in Ohio list. Baldwin Wallace College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Berea.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Baldwin Wallace College are $35,366 a year.

Baldwin Wallace College excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Communication Sciences Schools in Ohio list.

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$12,840 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Ohio University - Athens Campus is a great value for communication sciences students. Located in the distant town of Athens, OHIO Athens is a public school with a fairly large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at OHIO Athens are $12,840 a year. After completing their degree, communication sciences graduates from OHIO Athens carry an average student debtload of $25,000. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $378, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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$13,061 Average Tuition & Fees

Bowling Green State University - Main Campus ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Communication Sciences Schools in Ohio list. BGSU is a large public school located in the town of Bowling Green.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at BGSU are $13,061 per year. The average amount in student loans that communication sciences majors at BGSU take out is $23,875. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $379, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Communication Sciences at Bowling Green State University - Main Campus Report

$11,000 Average Tuition & Fees

Kent State University at Kent came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communication Sciences Schools in Ohio ranking. Kent State is a very large public school located in the suburb of Kent.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Kent State are $11,000 a year. Communication Sciences majors at Kent State take out an average of $21,859 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#8

Cleveland State University

Cleveland, OH
$11,690 Average Tuition & Fees

Cleveland State University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Communication Sciences Schools in Ohio list. Cleveland State University is a large public school located in the large city of Cleveland.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Cleveland State University are $11,690 a year. On average, communication sciences graduates from Cleveland State University take out $21,500 in student loans while working on their degree.

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$11,880 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Akron Main Campus landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value communication sciences programs. Located in the city of Akron, University of Akron Main Campus is a public school with a fairly large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at University of Akron Main Campus are $11,880 a year. The average amount in student loans that communication sciences majors at University of Akron Main Campus take out is $25,449.

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$11,777 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Cincinnati - Main Campus came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communication Sciences Schools in Ohio ranking. UC is a fairly large public school located in the city of Cincinnati.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at UC are $11,777 a year. Communication Sciences majors at UC take out an average of $25,786 in student loans while working on their egree.

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Best Value Communication Sciences Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Value Communication Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Illinois 860
Michigan 511
Indiana 480
Wisconsin 585

Communication Sciences is one of 30 different types of healthcare programs to choose from.

Communication Sciences Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Speech Pathology & Audiology 7,841
General Communication Sciences & Disorders 7,269
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 5,907
Audiology/Audiologist 1,032
Other Communication Disorders Sciences & Services 249

Related Major Annual Graduates
Nursing 322,592
Health & Medical Administrative Services 89,359
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 84,492
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 84,274
Allied Health Professions 82,308

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 13 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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